TALLADEGA, Ala.— The Talladega Police Department is investigating the homicide of an 18-year-old recent high school graduate and is asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible.
According to a release from Talladega Police and CrimeStoppers 215STOP, officers responded at approximately 2:24 a.m. on May 31 to a residence in the 600 block of McAlpine Street in reference to a gunshot victim.
Police said officers found 18-year-old J’Kavien Wright of Talladega lying on a sidewalk suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head. Wright was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said Wright’s death came just two weeks after he received his diploma from Talladega High School.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are seeking information from the public that could help identify and locate the person or persons responsible for his death.
CrimeStoppers 215STOP is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of those involved in the homicide.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Talladega Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers 215STOP. Tipsters can call 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (833-251-7867).
Authorities noted that the investigation remains ongoing.
